Doctors react to Trump’s alleged health concerns, since photos show swelling and bruises

After the photos recently circulate from the seemingly swollen legs of President Donald Trump and the bruised hand, doctors talk about possible causes and concerns.

In a “transparency effort” on Thursday, the White House Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, shared a note from Trump’s doctor after she underwent a “comprehensive exam” by the White House Medical Unit.

During a press conference, Leavitt declared that Trump’s swollen legs were part of a “benign and common” called “chronic venous insufficiency” that can affect the elderly. (The President is 79 years old)

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“It is important to note that there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease,” he said.

Leavitt attributed the bruises to the president’s hand to “frequent handshake and the use of aspirin.”

“This is consistent with the minor irritation of the soft tissues of frequent hands and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regime,” he said.

“This is a well -known and benign side effect of aspirin therapy, and the president is still in excellent health.”

‘Common condition’

Scott A. Swiss, MD, vascular surgeon and endovascular in the cardiovascular care group in Westfield, New Jersey, commented the concerns that have been raised. (He has not treated the president).

“The swelling of the legs is a common condition, particularly among older adults. As a practical vascular surgeon, I see patients for this problem more frequently than almost any other complaint,” he told News Digital.

“The president remains in excellent health.”

While the swelling of the legs is often benign, sometimes it can be a symptom of serious and potentially mortal conditions, such as acute venous thrombosis (TVP), congestive heart failure (CHF) or renal failure, according to the doctor.

“In the case of the president, these more worrying causes were properly ruled out through a combination of diagnostic tests, including venous doppler ultrasound, echocardiogram and laboratory evaluations respectively,” he added.

Suiss also spoke about the diagnosis of the president of chronic venous insufficiency, which described as a “relatively common and benign condition.”

“In normal circumstances, the blood returns to the heart from the legs through the veins, helped by the contraction of the legs of the legs with every step we take,” he said.

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“These contractions help push the blood up, and the valves inside the veins prevent it from flowing back to the feet. When these valves weaken or incompent, the blood can accumulate in the lower part of the legs, a condition known as venous insufficiency.”

This condition can cause symptoms such as swelling of varicose legs or veins, the doctor said.

The treatment generally includes the use of compression means or, in some cases, a minimally invasive outpatient procedure called venous ablation.

Regarding the bruises attributed to aspirin therapy, Suindck said that many older adults take the aspirin of low dose daily as part of a cardiovascular disease prevention strategy.

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“Aspirin works when inhibiting the role of platelets, reducing the risk of blood clots that could lead to heart attacks or blows,” he said.

“A well -known side effect of aspirin therapy is a greater tendency to die easily, even with a minor trauma.”

Suiss said this is “common and generally not worrying”, particularly considering “well -established cardiovascular benefits.”

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Dr. Marc Siegel, a senior medical analyst at News, also commented on the bruises seen in Trump’s hand.

“As you get old, your skin can become more friable (fragile), less elastic and more prone to easy bruises,” said Siegel, who has not treated the president, News Digital.

“I don’t think there is anything hidden there at all.”

“Aspirin interferes with platelet function, which makes this more likely.”

In an episode on Thursday of “America Reports”, Siegel said he found the medical update “reassuring,” calling the condition of Trump “would not be, completely benign and cosmetic.”

“It is expected that a man who is about 70 years old and standing all the time,” Siegel added, noting that compression stockings and elevated legs could help reduce swelling and any possible discomfort.

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The doctor also said that “accepts the explanation” that Trump’s hematoma is caused by “vigorous hands attacks.”

“I don’t think there is anything hidden there at all,” said Siegel.